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Things to see in Tauranga (New Zealand): 42 places and when to go

Tauranga is a city in New Zealand with around 122,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Mountains (12), History (8). The best known are Mount Maunganui, MV Rena and Astrolabe Reef. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
New Zealand · -37.6964, 176.1536
Population
About 122,000
Places
42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (23) · Mountains (12) · History (8) · Diving (6) · Beaches (4) · Museums and art (4)
Best time
October to April.
Also possible
May to September.
Nearest airport
AKL Auckland, 143 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Ngatamahinerua, at 849 m.

What to see in Tauranga

The places in and around Tauranga, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 18, by what you come to do:

When to go to Tauranga

The best time to visit Tauranga is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time14:20
  2. FebBest time13:24
  3. MarBest time12:17
  4. AprBest time11:01
  5. MayPossible9:58
  6. JunPossible9:24
  7. JulPossible9:38
  8. AugPossible10:33
  9. SepPossible11:46
  10. OctBest time13:00
  11. NovBest time14:04
  12. DecBest time14:36

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24. In January, 42 of the 42 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Tauranga

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Tauranga?

The best known: Mount Maunganui, MV Rena, Astrolabe Reef, Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand National Airways Corporation Flight 441. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Tauranga?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 24.

How do you get to Tauranga?

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Tauranga as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.